Some healthcare workers over-advise thyroid patients, even urging surgery for small 4-5mm tumors.

Former ministers, deputy ministers, and project directors to be reviewed and disciplined for wrongdoing tied to major hospital construction.

Doctors informed the relative of a female patient one night that the patient needed an urgent heart stent, but the relative said: “I don’t have money to pay for surgery. I just have 150 lottery tickets."

Despite promising recovery, patients follow non-medical advice from TikTok, leading to advanced disease and missed chances to survive.

Health Minister Dao Hong Lan has said that Vietnam ranks among the fastest-aging populations in Asia and that the transition from an aging population to an aged one will take just 17-20 years, shorter than many other countries.

After a physician was attacked by a patient’s relative, authorities are taking steps to enhance security and ensure accountability.

One tourist has died and five others were hospitalized after consuming fruit wine suspected to be contaminated with methanol. Authorities are tracing its source.

A 27-year-old lost her left eye after being struck by a stray steel projectile; doctors warn of the growing danger of slingshots among youth.

Patients in Dak Lak suffer serious infections after consuming raw rabbit dishes, prompting warnings from health officials.

Though once declared eliminated, the parasitic guinea worm has reappeared in Vietnam, linked to raw food habits and posing serious health risks.

The use of smartphones for a long time has led to "tech neck", causing a hunched cervical spine and even spinal cord damage.

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to include HPV vaccination in the national immunization program as cases continue to rise.

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive requiring hospitals to prepare emergency and isolation measures as severe measles cases surge in the first three months of 2025.

The 33-year-old scientist shares his vision for affordable and scalable medical technology.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan acknowledged that many unlicensed aesthetic facilities operate illegally and are disguised as beauty salons, skincare centers, hair salons, aesthetic clinics, or spas.

Experts stress the importance of screening to reduce the high mortality rate from lung cancer.

The Ministry of Health seeks to increase financial support for health insurance contributions among high school students, easing the financial burden on families.

Nguyen Thi Thuy took her stroke-stricken son from Bac Lieu to Can Tho recently for emergency treatment with the only belief that “my son will be saved” despite having no money in her pocket.

Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department orders recall of Kera vegetable gummies for incorrect labeling and false nutritional information.

Despite high treatment success rates, TB remains a significant health challenge in Vietnam, demanding stronger prevention efforts.